iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S24 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 14 Pro Max 67 · Galaxy S24 71 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
4,323mAh vs 4,000mAh — the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 16 months longer than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 at $9.91 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $437 | $549 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, always-on, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,323 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 167 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2029 | Jan 2031 |
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